Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP) - Outpatient Psychiatry

Job Overview The Medical College of Wisconsin's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. As a key member of our multidisciplinary behavioral health team, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population within an outpatient clinic setting. This role involves performing psychiatric evaluations, managing medication regimens, and collaborating with an engaging academic medical community to improve patient outcomes and mental wellness. Position Highlights Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers within a prestigious academic medical center. Academic Integration: Engage in a teaching environment with active involvement in mentoring, case conferences, grand rounds, and interdisciplinary teaching sessions. Quality & Innovation: Participate in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboards to evaluate and improve patient care delivery. Autonomy: Practice in an independent, outpatient clinic with professional support from the Adult Ambulatory Division Administrator. Resource Navigation: Facilitate patient referrals to community healthcare resources in collaboration with social services and case management. Core Responsibilities Psychiatric Assessment: Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams; identify physical, cognitive, and psychosocial findings to formulate accurate diagnoses. Diagnostic Management: Order and interpret screening and diagnostic tests, communicating results and documentation in a timely manner. Treatment Planning: Develop and monitor pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans for psychiatric conditions, adjusting based on patient response and effectiveness. Clinical Documentation: Write accurate progress notes, procedure notes, and orders within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Patient Education: Counsel patients and families regarding mental health maintenance, disease management, and preventive behaviors. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain key regulatory requirements including CMS, Joint Commission, and institutional privileging standards. Professional Development: Stay current on developments in the field of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine through professional associations, literature, and continuing education. Preferred Experience Education: Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Licensure: Current state licensure and board certification (PMHNP certification preferred). Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, proficiency in EMR documentation, and commitment to evidence-based psychiatric care. Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and scheduling requirements. Minimum Education Advanced Practice Nurse: Master's Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization. Minimum Requirements Wisconsin RN License Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License Certification Requirements American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) DEA registration (if required for the position) Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and to ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical College of Wisconsin